Yes, the amount of UV light that Australians get does contribute to their high skin cancer rates. Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world, and this is largely due to the country's high levels of UV radiation. Australians are exposed to more UV radiation than people in other parts of the world due to the country's location in the Southern Hemisphere, which is closer to the sun. Additionally, the ozone layer over Australia is thinner than in other parts of the world, which allows more UV radiation to reach the surface. This increased exposure to UV radiation increases the risk of skin cancer, and is a major factor in Australia's high skin cancer rates. In conclusion, the amount of UV light that Australians get does contribute to their high skin cancer rates. Australians are exposed to more UV radiation than people in other parts of the world due to their location in the Southern Hemisphere, and the thinner ozone layer over Australia allows more UV radiation to reach the surface. This increased exposure to UV radiation increases the risk of skin cancer, and is a major factor in Australia's high skin cancer rates.
Claim: The amount of UV light that Australians get contributes to their high skin cancer rates.
Reasoning: Australians are exposed to more UV light than people in other parts of the world due to their location near the equator and the hole in the ozone layer over the continent.
Evidence: According to the World Health Organization, Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world, with two in three Australians being diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70. Additionally, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency has reported that Australians receive up to 15 times more UV radiation than people in other parts of the world.